Troops of Sector 2, Operation Fansan Yamma, have rescued four kidnapped victims during separate intelligence-led operations in Zamfara and Kebbi states.
The victims were rescued on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, during operations in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State and along the Bena-Sawade axis in Kebbi State.
In Zamfara, troops rescued Mansur Shehu, 25, and Kadijat Haruna, 49, after responding to a reported terrorist incident on farmland across a river in Binoni Marafa, Maru Local Government Area.
In Kebbi, troops launched a search-and-rescue operation after receiving reports that suspected terrorists were moving with kidnapped victims from Dupindu Village, Kanya District, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area.
The operation resulted in the rescue of Jimoh Su-Arege, 35, and Kalahe Danjuma, 41. The rescued victims were subsequently handed over to the Seriki of Dipindu.
The military said troops had intensified patrols and surveillance across affected communities to strengthen security, maintain control of operational areas and restrict the activities of criminal groups.
It added that the operations formed part of Operation Fansan Yamma’s ongoing efforts to rescue abducted persons, disrupt terrorist activities and restore peace in Zamfara and Kebbi states.
